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Potmus Family History

Potmus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pontius, Petrus, Primus, Titmus, Petkus, Potts, Polus, Porteus

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Where is the Potmus family from?

You can see how Potmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potmus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Potmus families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Potmus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Potmus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Potmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potmus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Potmus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Potmus. For the veterans among your Potmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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